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Compounds like gingerol, paradol, shogaols and zingerone are:

  1. A
    antifungal compounds found in ginger
  2. B
    antimicrobial compounds found in turmeric
  3. C
    antimicrobial compounds found in ginger
  4. D
    antimicrobial compounds found in citrus fruits

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Gingerol, shogaols, paradols, and zingerone are the major pungent bioactive chemical constituents isolated from ginger (Zingiber officinale). These phytochemical constituents possess significant health-improving benefits, notably acting as powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compounds.

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Compounds like gingerol, paradol, shogaols and zingerone are:
A
antifungal compounds found in ginger
B
antimicrobial compounds found in turmeric
C
antimicrobial compounds found in ginger
D
antimicrobial compounds found in citrus fruits

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